Bruner

Family Medicine

Primary Care

A primary care provider is just that – the first person you go to for health questions and concerns. When you choose one of our primary care providers, you form a relationship with someone who knows your history and is here for you, year after year.

What to Expect

In addition to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, your family physician provides routine health screenings and counseling on lifestyle changes in an effort to prevent illnesses before they develop. You and your PCP will work together to achieve the best possible outcome in the most cost-effective manner your healthiest lifestyle..

Our Team

Our family medicine providers specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions and diseases in children, adults, and pregnant women. This means you get the specialized expertise you need. Our highly qualified providers are here to take care of you and your family at all stages of life.

At the center of your health

Through compassion we provide an environment where you and your provider can achieve your best overall health. We will explain conditions or symptoms, provide recommendations for a healthy lifestyle, and help you navigate the healthcare system.

Services

  • Staffed by professional, caring providers, Bruner Family Medicine treats acute and chronic care issues, and provides health screening programs, immunizations, and preventative medicine. We also offer pregnancy and well woman care.

  • Appointments are available in our centrally located offices Monday -Friday. Please call to make an appointment.

Detailed Services List

  • Follow up appointment – A routine examination of a patient after medical or surgical treatment.

    Men’s wellness care - A routine examination, can be an adult physical, focusing on healthcare designed specifically for men.

    Office visit - Needs an appointment for specific symptoms, often times this is a sick visit.

    Well women exams - A routine examination, can be an adult physical, focusing on healthcare designed specifically for women.

    O/B Visits and related care

  • Pregnancy care consists of prenatal (before birth) and postpartum (after birth) healthcare for expectant mothers. It involves treatments and trainings to ensure a healthy prepregnancy, pregnancy, and labor and delivery for mom and baby.

  • Children grow and develop quickly in the first few years. It is important that they have frequent well-child visits, at least once every 6 months until they are 2 years old. After 2 years of age, most doctors recommend children's preventive care screenings occur at least once a year. During these exams, your doctor will take your child's height and weight, assess their physical skills, review social and emotional development, and ask you about different behavioral health tendencies. Your pediatrician will also provide services for screenings, vaccinations and immunizations, hearing tests and vision tests. After your child starts school, these visits can be school physicals or sports physicals.

  • Same day appointments are available for patients with an acute illness. Please call to schedule an appointment. Examples of acute illnesses and infections include, but are not limited to, sore throats, influenza (the flu), cough and/or fever, sinus infections, urinary tract infections (a UTI), or broken bones, sprains or lacerations.

    Our providers have a number of appointments reserved for sick visits.

  • Acute illnesses or infections occur suddenly and have a rapid onset of symptoms. Typically, acute illnesses and infections will resolve quickly, sometimes on their own and at other times needing medical treatment. Examples of acute illnesses and infections include, but are not limited to, sore throats, influenza (the flu), cough and/or fever, sinus infections, urinary tract infections (a UTI), or broken bones, sprains or lacerations.

  • Chronic health problems during the teen years can often make physical and emotional development more complicated. Adolescent medicine focuses on addressing the health needs of the adolescent's illness, condition, or injury. Adolescent medicine also anticipates and assesses developmental complications associated with the healthcare needs of the specific medical problem. Healthcare providers help adolescents and their families to develop strategies to deal with chronic health issues.

  • It is important to see your primary care provider (PCP) at least once a year for an overall physical. This appointment is about preventive care and helps your doctor find potential health problems before they become a health problem. Preventive care may include immunizations, lab tests, physical exams and prescriptions. During this exam your provider will discuss your overall health, any concerns and perform a comprehensive exam on your entire body.

  • Americans are living longer and living well for longer periods of time. This has created a relatively new and growing area of healthcare and provider services, known as elder care. Elder care encompasses a wide variety of issues, including choosing an appropriate healthcare provider to care for an aging patient, specialty care for chronic disease management and making decisions about moving an elderly person from the home environment to a residential care setting.

  • Sport physicals are often required before participation in recreational or organized sports. During the appointment, a healthcare specialist will evaluate and determine if you are able to safely participate. During this exam strengths and weaknesses will be noted and a recommendation for the appropriate sport(s) may be given.

  • Stay up to date on recommended vaccinations and immunizations. Your provider will discuss the most appropriate protections based on your specific needs and conditions.

Treatments

Your case is unique, which means your treatment will be designed around your needs. We recommend treatments based on evidence based practices, consideration of your specific illness, the results of any tests done, as well as your personal preferences.

Routine exams for best health

One of the greatest benefits of establishing a primary care provider is having routine check-ins. Our providers get to know your medical history and risk factors so they can help you actively manage your health. Routine care includes:

  • Well-woman and adult exams

  • Well-child visits

  • Sports and school physicals

  • Checkups to help you with chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure

A full team focused on you

Your doctor is not the only person providing your care. Our clinics have full teams of caregivers to make sure you’re receiving the most appropriate and timely care.

Community Resources 

Need additional resources? Search below for access to free or reduced cost services in your area. Resources include:  

  • Food pantry

  • Financial assistance

  • Transportation 

  • Childcare assistance and much more 

Your primary care visit

Your first visit to your primary care provider will be focused on your specific needs and concerns. As your provider gets to know you and your medical history, visits will become even more personalized to your needs. A typical appointment may include:

  • A review of your medical and family history

  • Updates to your list of current providers and prescriptions

  • Height, weight, blood pressure and other routine measurements

  • Assessment of your cognitive functioning, if applicable

  • Personalized health advice

  • A review of risk factors and recommended next steps

  • A screening schedule (a checklist) for appropriate preventive services

Preventive care and screenings

When you see a primary care provider, you benefit from regular screenings that can detect health problems early on. You also have access to immunizations and other measures that protect your health. Preventive care includes:

  • Age-specific screenings and tests

  • Diet and exercise planning

  • Immunizations, such as flu shots or vaccinations against disease

  • Testing for specific diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension

Screenings may involve blood tests and other lab work and imaging services like X-rays. Your primary care provider will review your results and follow-up with you. Depending on your results, next steps may involve additional or more frequent testing and specific ways to manage your health, such as lifestyle changes or medications.

Integrated services  

Our clinic employs a variety of integrated caregivers to support more than your medical needs. This team includes Care Managers, Behavioral Health providers, nutrition services, clinical pharmacists and more! Ask your primary care provider if any of these caregivers can help support you!   

We understand that specialized services can be difficult to access. Our clinic maintains select specialty clinics to address common patient needs. These clinics include Dermatology clinic, joint clinic, addiction services, and coumadin support. Your provider can refer you to these clinics should you need them. 

Online access to medical information 

After your visit, we’ll provide you access to MyChart, an electronic medical record that allows you to see your health information online whenever you want. You can also schedule appointments, communicate with your doctor and request prescription refills. MyChart makes your healthcare more convenient and gives you easier access to your doctor.